Long Term Hoarseness

[ed1o]

I'm a 54 year old male (6'3", 250#) of generally good health, reasonably active, and 2 months smoke free. I’m also adenoid free, no known allergies, and I had the mumps as a child. I have been various degrees of hoarse for several months with occasional eye watering coughs. It's also been difficult/painful to swallow sometimes. Symptoms have been increasing in severity recently. It's been uncomfortable, but not impairing. I haven't been physically sore or feverish. I saw my family doctor last month who referred me to a EENT Dr. He confirmed that I did not have an infection (blood test). He had me take medicine for acid reflux for 3 weeks, which offered no apparent help. While my appointment is less than 2 weeks away, my hoarseness has been noticeable worse for the last 4 days. It's been difficult for me to be heard, but not painful for me to speak. I have cancer in my family and in my personal history (testicular 17 years ago and prostate 5 years ago). What are the most likely diagnoses? Is it critical for me to get into see an EENT Dr. sooner? I'm a little scared...
Ed

[ed1o]

Pathology indicates scc (squamous cell carcinoma), stage 2. Now, what to do?

[ed1o]

A lesion on my left vocal cord. Will have biopsy in 2 weeks and results of lab a week later.